RNC files application for fireworks over Washington Monument after Trump’s convention speech

By Mica Soellner

Published August 17, 2020 6:16pm ET

RNC files application for fireworks over Washington Monument after Trump’s convention speech — Fireworks illuminate the sky over the Capitol building and the Washington Monument during Fourth of July celebrations, on Friday, July 4, 2014, in Washington. | (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The Republican National Committee applied for a permit to conduct a fireworks display over the Washington Monument after President Trump accepts the GOP nomination next week.

Trump is expected to deliver his speech on the last day of the Republican National Convention on Aug. 27 from the White House South Lawn. The application for the fireworks show, which an RNC official confirmed to the Washington Examiner, was received by the National Park Service on Friday.